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The materials and craft of early iconographers

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2014
ISBN
978-3-319-04828-4, 3319048287, 978-3-319-04827-7
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-04828-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4080751 bytes)
Series
SpringerBriefs in materials
Pages
143\143
Time added
2015-12-23 22:00:00

Description

This book describes in detail the materials and techniques used by medieval iconographers. It offers information about the natural sources, the raw materials, the tools and the technologies involved in preparing them. The book allows entry into the secretive world of very knowledgeable and skilled artisans, about which very little is known. Topics covered include raw materials, pigments, binders, solvents, adhesives, inks and varnishes. Special chapters will be dedicated to the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers, grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen. Read more... Abstract: This book describes in detail the materials and techniques used by medieval iconographers. It offers information about the natural sources, the raw materials, the tools and the technologies involved in preparing them. The book allows entry into the secretive world of very knowledgeable and skilled artisans, about which very little is known. Topics covered include raw materials, pigments, binders, solvents, adhesives, inks and varnishes. Special chapters will be dedicated to the fresco technique as practiced by the early iconographers, grinding, painting on glass and the training/apprenticeship of these craftsmen

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